lounge bohemia

i knew lounge bohemia had been around for a good while and mused that i wouldn’t be as impressed with it as i might had been, had i not frequented so many ‘speakeasy’ style bars already. for this is what i assumed lounge bohemia would be – it has an unmarked entrance, you have to make a booking by phone etc, all very underground drinking den. but i was quite wrong. underground it is, but not in the prohibition-style. instead, you wander down into some kind of retro time warp. funky and bright and full of ikea-like furniture and paper lamps; tables and chairs were in the main area and little inset caverns along one edge. water was provided in kitsch plastic jugs that you might take camping.

if lounge bohemia hadn't been so cold and we hadn't clearly been forgotten about several times throughout the night i might have given this the full five stars. not only are the drinks good (and reasonably priced) but it would get extra points for being such an individual bar. i expected the usual underground speakeasy. instead, you wander down into some kind of retro time warp. funky and bright and full of ikea-like furniture and paper lamps; tables and chairs were in the main area and little inset caverns along one edge. water was provided in kitsch plastic jugs that you might take camping. they play light jazz in the background to complete the ‘lounge’ atmosphere. it made quite a change from everything else you can find in the area. it was also pretty busy – every table was occupied, which is no mean feat for a cold #dryjanuary. 

they do a few well-known cocktails with their own twists, plus their own house cocktails which are only £8.50. we stuck to this menu as there was plenty on there to keep us amused. but if you really want to push the boat out and get some drinks to impress then their menu of £14.50 cocktails is where it’s at. these ones come with bubbles and smoke, things like chocolate caviar and electricity and various different items of scenery and wizardry, reminding me of the show you get from your drinks at the whistling shop or purl. 

but our drinks without all the bells and whistles were great. flavoured vodka was a main ingredient to most of these. i chose a sgt pepper which was black pepper vodka with elderflower and lime, served in a pepper-encrusted glass if you wanted an extra kick. i did. this was so good that stephen ordered it for his second drink. it turns out this is one of lounge bohemia’s most popular and i can see why.

to start, my boyfriend had an old gentleman which was basically an old fashioned but with oak syrup and was as good as that sounds. my last drink was an apple pie with vanilla and biscuit vodka, cinnamon and apple, and it didn’t reach the giddy heights of the sgt pepper though it was plenty tasty. 

i would definitely go back – it’s the ideal place to take visitors in order to show them london’s quirky, colourful side.

what a cool place!
i went to this speakeasy bar for my birthday and it was a real surprise. it is quite well hidden next door to an ethnic restaurant. a small door brings you downstairs where you find a 60s-east-european style (bohemian, as the name says) place.
the menu is inside czech books and the cocktails are marvellously presented by a beautiful chinese-dressed girl (yes: chinese + bohemian doesn't really seem to make sense but believe me, it does. or at least it makes you feel like you're in some tarantino movie or something.) 
go for a molecular drink. not only they're good but the best thing is the way they are presented. i went for an oaxaca julep and it was a diy cocktail: i had a glass pipe with some ice, a flask of alcohol and a rizla tin with some cotton-candied sugar. i had to mix everything together in order to make my smoking (literally) cocktail.
and it had a very peculiar, smokey taste.
if you're looking for something 'different' in a good way, i truly recommend this bar. reserve a table or you won't find a place!

super exciting hidden cocktail bar.
this is my favourite place to drop into for half an hour on a night out. its secretive and difficult to find, a charming speakeasy. i would recommend booking a table in advance. sit tight and get ready to have your mind blown.

the waitresses are extremely friendly and bring each cocktail out with a story, adding great anticipation that i shall not ruin on here. all i can explain is that after leaving, my mouth was still salivating at the taste of electricity. (be bold, try the edison)

its molecular mixology at its most fun.  the menu is small and the drinks are strong, each often coming with a side snack, hence why i try and stay  no longer than one hour. 

if you are on a date, i know from experience, this place helps conversation along nicely. make sure you book either on the day or the day before as these things dont stay hidden for long.

there is just one drawback of this place that it is located underground and cannot be easily reached and therefore a lot of people tend to miss out on this place. on a friend's recommendation i had visited this place and this place is amazing. its a tiny space but possesses a very cute decor and a very friendly staff. definitely worth giving a shot.

i have been to this restaurant only twice but have enjoyed my meal both times thoroughly. the restaurant is small and may be a little hard to find but the quest is worth it. the cocktails are superb and very cheap comparatively to the neighboring pubs. the service is efficient.

in case you are wanting to some lovely cocktails then this is just the right place for you to be. ensure that you make reservations for your group in advance. you will surely enjoy the experience of being narrated a story about the drink that you choose and then be asked to play a part in that. it was one unique experience for me.

my visit to this place was long overdue and once i made my reservation to go to this place i was just dreaming about the place. in the first instance it felt a little weird to get a place reserved in a drinks bar but as soon as i entered it started making sense. the place is a small one and you would not want to be stuffed into it. we enjoyed our drinks so much that we ordered at least four each. we tasted drinks of each of us on the table and that enabled us to have a lot of variety. my personal favourite was the rosemary martini. you can also try the gimlets which are similar to the ones that canadians have for breakfast. the concept of the purple brain is unique. it might just freeze your brain. i am going to visit this place again for the drinks and of course the lovely chilled out ambience.

i had a wonderful and enjoyable experience here. it is not in a very known location and is a bit difficult to find as it is an underground bar. it has a very causal atmosphere and people are not usually suited. the cocktail menu is extensive and is served with a snack. the cocktails are expensive but are extremely delightful and refreshing. i would recommend prior bookings here as the place is usually packed. i would definitely return.

i happened to visit this place during my vacation to london last month, and had a nice time with family. we booked the place in advance and thus didn't have to wait for long before getting a table. the atmosphere of the place was pleasant and the drinks were totally worth it. it was a nice overall experience.

this one is my most favorite cocktail bar in this city. the cocktails here have a very quirky and cool name. all the cocktails are accompanied by small bites of food that compliments it very well. this place has become my most visited spot for a night out with my group of friends.

i am so thankful to my niece for having booked this place for a family hang out. i loved the way the cocktails were served to us. the concept behind each of the drinks that we ordered was unique and the fact that the servers enacted the story behind each of them was just so much fun. it was an evening well spent. i had a comfortable time and thoroughly enjoyed myself. i am going to visit again.

in case you visit this bar and find it closed then just call the bartender and you will be allowed to enter. isn't that amazing? i loved the concept of the bar. it was a cool funky sort of a place. i played a prank on the people seated there and told them that i was allowed into the bar because i was an internet celebrity and they actually believed me. it was such a hilarious experience. i asked the bartender to surprise me with any drink of his choice and how pleasant a surprise it was. i got sip a heavenly whisky with floating blueberries!

if you are looking for a place that has an amazing ambiance, a brilliant vibe and serves amazing food then this is the place to be. wide variety of dishes to choose from and the pricing is reasonable enough. the food is excellent value for money. the staff is very well trained and well coordinated. i would recommend their iced tea and martini. strongly recommended.

i finally found a great margarita in this city. we went inside this place pretty soon when they were just opening it. the interiors consisted of modern and stylish sofas and chairs where we comfortably got seated and sipped one of the best margaritas in town. it was also reasonable on my pocket.